30 Poker Machines
Cnr Vincent Street & Princes Highway, Morwell 3840 Tel: 5134 1355
City of LaTrobe.
Licensed to Tattersall's.
ALE 2008 Property Valuation - $2,390,000
Hotel Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
VCGR Inquiries or Hearings

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $3,534,558 at $93,015 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $3,650,795 at $96,074 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $3,730,724 at $124,357 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $3,312,455 at $110,415 per pokie

14 April 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
15 signs were placed opposite the video screen. 6 were placed on the top box so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. The sign on pokie #20 was upside down. The remainder (8) were placed too high.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. Placed in gaming entrance end of the bistro behind an opaque glass wall. Seeing it is unavoidable when entering the gaming room through its only entrance.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
18 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
3

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. There was a yellow freestanding A4 sheet on the gaming room bar with the title 'Gaming Snacks'

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. There was a complimentary self service are set up.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Open entrance. No closed door. Pokies both audible and visible in bistro area

Kid's Play Area
Yes. At opposite end of bistro from the gaming room. Looks out onto beer garden area which, when viewed seem to be in disarray. Did not observe internal set up.
Website promotes "Come and join us on Tuesday nights for party night. Kids eat free, Spotto the clown entertains, fun for all ages!!"
Website also has kids section.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
On all doors.

General Comments
The gaming entrance is actually a second entrance to the bistro which the gambler then passes through to the gaming area. This end has predominantly lounge chairs rather than dining tables and chairs.

Posters in the gaming area all promoted gaming activities at the hotel.
"Party Night Jackpot Every Thursday 7-9PM"
Posters promoted auction, membership, Sony giveaway, and that there were $450-$500 jackpots.There was an external Tattersall's branded clock over the coffee self service area
There was some branding for "The Top Pub".

Web Site Inspection - 28 March 2009

The child playground is described as follows:

"Set the kids free to climb, jump and play in our bright fun filled play area, hours of fun for everyone. Playstation 2 and X Box zone also supplied for the kids enjoyment with the latest and greatest games. Ask our friendly staff about our great kids parties!"
"Come and join us on Tuesday nights for party night. Kids eat free, Spotto the clown entertains, fun for all ages!!* Conditions Apply"

Please note picture of this play area to the right.